Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Criteria for evaluating the supply of open space
[all categories]
access
distribution
suitability
quality and characteristics
usage
current
potential
Evaluation procedures
[all categories]
procedures may include
community consultation
interdepartmental meetings
Identification of existing open space
[all categories]
inventory
property register
Information
[all categories]
supply
demand
current expenditure
Legislative context
[all categories]
State/Territory statutory requirements
local laws, by - laws, ordinances and policy
Locational issues
[all categories]
factors that impact on location may include
transport routes
distance between areas
topography
isolated
communities, eg, freeways
ecology
Open space
[all categories]
types of open space, including
open and closed space
facilities
car parks
natural elements, eg, water courses
greenfields area
established area
Relevant information
[all categories]
sources of information, including
organisation policies
files
planning studies
political environment of organisations
external bodies, eg, sporting bodies
literature review
legislative requirements
other organisations
documented summary/synopsis issues papers
demographic profiles
Satisfaction levels
[all categories]
strategies to assess satisfaction levels, including
surveys
search conferences
public meetings
market research
Sources
[all categories]
relevant sources depending on sport or recreation sector, including
grants
schools
service sporting clubs/associations
corporate sponsors
Section 94 contributions
bequests
community
developer/organisation joint ventures
community groups - churches
Stakeholders
[all categories]
identification of relevant stakeholders, including
government bodies
community groups
participants
other user groups
Work plan
[all categories]
objectives
tasks
timeframes
budget
consultation plan

Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of research and planning techniques to determine open space supply and demand relevant to a sport or recreation industry sector (sport, outdoor recreation, community recreation or fitness) and to develop an action plan
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories for determining the supply and demand for open space from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learner's environment
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
conduct a feasibility study to determine requirement for open space planning
conduct research to assess supply of and demand for open space
correctly analyse data against valid criteria
develop a policy and action plan suitable for implementation
establish procedures to monitor effectiveness of plan
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Organisation policy and procedures
Methodology to conduct feasibility studies
Organisation goals and objectives
Organisation strategic plan
Open space management policy and procedures
Sources of information and resources

Required skills
Research skills to conduct studies, gather information
Mathematical skills to statistically evaluate data
Planning and analytical skills to set criteria
Time management to prioritise work and set time frames
Communication and consultation skills to liaise with stakeholders

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to
a regional open space
associated resources and information on the location

Human resources - Assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as variations in contextual issues, this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the learner's work environment
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a real open space supply and demand study for a sport or recreation industry sector. The environment should be safe with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
Assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Using qualitative and quantitative research techniques to collect and analyse a broad range of economic and social issues in relation to open space
Communicating ideas and information - Communicating and liaising with stakeholders to collect information and share information
Planning and organising activities - Planning and conducting research activities
Working with teams and others - Collaboratively working with others to develop an action plan
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Using relevant statistical techniques in research activities
Solving problems - Identifying constraints and/or barriers to assessing an open space and providing contingency plans
Using technology - Using relevant computer software for research
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.